A man wanted for suspected criminal activities has drowned in a river in the Volta Region. The incident occurred recently when police officers went to arrest him.
According to a Ghana Police Service report, the suspect attempted to evade capture by leaping into a nearby river.
He was unable to escape the water and subsequently drowned before officers could reach him.
The exact nature of the suspected criminal activities has not been detailed in the police statement.
An investigation is underway to confirm the circumstances surrounding the man's death.
The Ghana Police Service is continuing its efforts to ensure public safety in the region.